Career Technical Education (CTE) - Highschool
Participate in CTE pathways through Butte County ROP
Build real-world skills. Explore careers. Prepare for successful transitions into work and future training.Participate in CTE pathways through Butte County ROP
Who is this for?
Who is this for?
Who is this for?
CTE through Butte County ROP is typically the best fit for students who:
- Are in 11th or 12th grade (priority enrollment)
- Want hands-on learning and career exploration
- Are interested in earning college credit and/or certifications
- Would benefit from connecting school to real-life goals
Explore CTE pathways
Explore CTE pathways
Explore CTE pathways
Medical & Hospital Careers
High School ROP – ChicoMedical & Hospital Careers
High School ROP – Chico
Medical & Hospital Careers
A full-year healthcare pathway for students interested in nursing, medicine, and allied health careers.
Students in this pathway can:
- Earn Basic Life Support (BLS) with CPR certification
- Earn up to 9 dual-enrolled Butte College credits across the full-year program
- Participate in a spring capstone that includes supervised clinical experience
To learn more about the Medical & Hospital Careers pathway, click the link below:
Welding
High School ROP – ChicoWelding
High School ROP – Chico
Welding
A full-year hands-on pathway for students interested in skilled trades, manufacturing, or technical careers.
Students in this pathway can:
- Learn foundational welding and fabrication skills in the fall
- Build advanced skills in the spring capstone, culminating in an individual project
- Earn Butte College credit (spring)
To learn more about the Welding pathway, click the link below:
Early Childhood Education
High School ROP - ChicoEarly Childhood Education
High School ROP - Chico
Early Childhood Education
The ROP Early Childhood Education program is an intensive, year-long course designed for students ready to dive into the world of child development.
Students in this pathway can earn:
- 6 College Credits (Articulated with Butte College).
- CPR Certification.
- Mandated Reporting Certification.
- CA Child Development Assistant Permit (Eligible to apply upon successful completion).
To learn more about the Early Childhood Education pathway, click the link below:
Construction
High School ROP - ChicoConstruction
High School ROP - Chico
Construction
The ROP Residential and Commercial Construction program is a full-year, hands-on course designed to introduce students to the building and construction trades.
Students in this pathway can earn:
- 6 College Credits (Articulated with Butte College).
- OSHA 10 Certification (Industry-standard safety credential).
- NCCER Core Certification (Nationally recognized construction craft credit).
- Practical Experience in carpentry, electrical, and plumbing basics.
To learn more about the Construction pathway, click the link below:
What CTE Can Help With?
What CTE Can Help With?
What CTE Can Help With?
CTE pathways support BCCS goals around successful transitions into future education and the workforce by helping students build:
- Confidence and independence
- Career awareness and direction
- Work-ready habits (attendance, safety, communication)
- Skills that connect school to real outcomes
Interested? Here’s What To Do Next
Interested? Here’s What To Do Next
Interested? Here’s What To Do Next
To begin your journey, please click the link below and fill out the interest form. Our staff will use this information to reach out to you soon.